If the data is not saved in the correct way, the PlayStation 3 system will not recognise the update file. The folder names must be in all uppercase letters.

Connect the USB storage media to the PlayStation 3 system

Carry out the following actions to Activate Safe Mode on PlayStation 3:

Turn off the PlayStation 3 by holding the Power button on the front of the unit till the Power light is red.

Touch and hold the Power button (do not remove your finger from the button). You will hear a beep, meaning the PlayStation 3 is powering on.

Continue to hold the Power button and after about 5 seconds, you will hear a second beep, indicating the video reset.

Continue to hold the Power button and after about another 5 seconds you will hear a third beep and the system will power off (Power light is red).

Touch and hold the Power button (again, do not remove your finger from the button). As in Step 2, you will hear the first beep, again for the PlayStation 3 as the power turns on.

Continue to hold the Power button and after about 5 seconds, you will hear a second beep for video reset.

Continue to hold the Power button and after about another 5 seconds you will hear a quick double beep. At that point release the Power button. If you succeeded in activating Safe Mode, you will see a message on the screen saying, "Connect the controller using a USB cable and then press the PS button.“

Connect the controller to the PlayStation 3 using a USB cable and press the PS button to enter Safe Mode.